Work Breakdown Structures: A Practical Guide Book

Pt. I Introduction to WBS Concepts 1

1 Background and Key Concepts 3

2 Applying WBS Attributes and Concepts 19

Pt. II WBS Application in Projects 41

3 Project Initiation and the WBS 43

4 Defining Scope through the WBS 53

5 The WBS in Procurement and Financial Planning 75

6 Quality, Risk, Resource and Communication Planning with the WBS 85

7 The WBS as a Starting Point for Schedule Development 111

8 The WBS in Action 137

9 Ensuring Success through the WBS 147

10 Verifying Project Closeout with the WBS 155

Pt. III WBS For Project Management Decomposition 159

11 Project Management WBS 161

App. A Project Charter Example 173

App. B Project Scope Statement Example 179

App. C Project Management WBS Examples 187

App. D Answers to Chapter Questions 253

Index 275